Maitha Al-Nuaimi, Director of the Geographic Information Network Section and Acting Director of Data Section at GIS Center. Maitha was ranked among the list of 50 influencers in the geospatial field around the world. The Geospatial World 50 Rising Stars is an initiative by Geospatial Media and Communications to highlight the outstanding accomplishments of young individuals who are proactive and passionate about the value of geospatial technology. Maitha played a significant role in the COVID-19 pandemic prevention and control using geospatial analytics capabilities.
In addition, of being the first female Emirati drone pilot specialized in 3D mapping. She obtained her professional license as a drone pilot from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority after going through an intensive training.
Maitha graduated with distinction from the United Arab Emirates University in 2012 with a bachelor's degree in Geographic Information System (GIS). In 2019, she graduated from the National Program of Artificial Intelligence with a diploma in Artificial Intelligence.